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A 269 Square Foot Cottage on Wheels

I’m completely intrigued by the idea of living small – getting rid of all the excess, scaling back to what’s most important. I like the idea even more when it’s mobile, like the debut ESCAPE Traveler from ESCAPEHomes. They’ve launched a 269 square foot, “prairie style” cottage on wheels that you can pack up and go vacation in or move into permanently if you’re that bold.

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The small, portable space was styled after the award-winning Canoe Bay Resort cottages in Northern Wisconsin except these can go with you anywhere.

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The compact, energy efficient cabin is made in America’s heartland and can accommodate up to six people and comes complete with full-size appliances, a living area with a fireplace, a big screen TV, floor to ceiling windows, and a washer and dryer. Basically every thing you could possibly need. The water and power hookups take just minutes letting you set it up easily wherever you go.

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Including the hitch, the 10,000 pound ESCAPE Traveler is 28′ long x 8.5′ wide x 13′ 5″ high and is built right on its own trailer so it’s easily transported by a standard pickup truck.

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Besides containing full-size appliances, the kitchen is decked out in oak cabinetry and a 48″ x 30″ kitchen table that sits right in front of the large window.

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An upper sleeping loft holds a queen bed and a daybed below fold ups into a sofa depending on your needs.

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The cabin has baseboard heat with a thermostat for control. You can also get an optional LG Split system A/C with heat pump if you prefer.

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On the opposite side, there’s another loft that can be additional sleeping quarters or a place for storage.

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The regular size bathroom has a 60″ vanity, a 60″ tub/shower, a Toto toilet, LED lighting, and a washer/dryer.

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You can get your very own produced and delivered within 30 to 60 days and the intro price starts at around $58,800.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.